Respiratory Therapist (Contract)

Crosswalk Health, Inc.; Raleigh, Durham (NC, NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Clinical independence with a __support

Growth with rapidly expanding company

Job summary

Crosswalk Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT or RPFT) to bring high-quality pulmonary diagnostics into primary care clinics in the Raleigh-Durham area. You will perform spirometry testing and educate patients to ensure accurate results, supporting early diagnoses.

Join a fast-growing healthcare startup that values clinical independence, reliability, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Current CRT, RRT, CPFT, or RPFT credential.
• Experience performing bedside spirometry or pulmonary function testing.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and safe albuterol administration.
• Comfortable commuting to clinics throughout a region.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visit local primary care clinics to perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing.
• Educate and coach patients to ensure accurate, high-quality results.
• Safely administer albuterol when indicated and monitor patients throughout testing.
• Grade and upload completed testing for pulmonologist review.
• Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety standards.
• Build trusted relationships with patients and clinic teams while representing Crosswalk Health with professionalism and compassion.

Skills

Spirometry testing

Patient education

Albuterol administration

Clinical independence

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

CRT/RRT/CPFT/RPFT credential

Tools

Spirometry equipment

Job description

At Crosswalk Health, we are reshaping pulmonary care delivery by empowering primary care providers—especially those in rural and underserved communities—to better manage chronic conditions like COPD while reducing overall healthcare costs. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., a major driver of hospital admissions, and responsible for over $60 billion in annual costs.

Our Mission is to deliver high quality, virtual-first, guideline-based pulmonary care at scale to measurably improve Americans’ respiratory health. We are working toward a health care system that provides patients, their families, and the clinicians who care for them access to affordable, high quality, and data-driven care and supports regardless of where they live.

Help shape the future of pulmonary care.

Looking for a respiratory care role that offers flexibility, meaningful patient care, and the opportunity to be part of something that’s growing?

Crosswalk Health is hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT/RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT/RPFT) to bring high-quality pulmonary diagnostics directly into primary care clinics. Every test you perform helps patients receive earlier diagnoses, gives providers the information they need to intervene sooner, and expands access to specialty respiratory care in communities that need it most.

If you’re passionate about patient care and excited by the opportunity to grow with a fast-moving healthcare startup, we’d love to meet you.

We’re hiring Respiratory Therapists (CRT or RRT) and Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT or RPFT) to perform simple spirometry testing (pre/post albuterol) at primary care clinics in the Raleigh-Durham and Burlington areas* .

* *These positions are expected to begin in January 2027, with onboarding and training taking place in November and December 2026.

Why Join Crosswalk Health?

• Consistent weekday opportunities in a 1099 contractor role
• Competitive daily pay
• Clinical independence with a supportive, collaborative team
• The opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding healthcare company

What You’ll Do

• Visit local primary care clinics to perform pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry testing
• Educate and coach patients to ensure accurate, high-quality results
• Safely administer albuterol when indicated and monitor patients throughout testing
• Grade and upload completed testing for pulmonologist review
• Maintain testing equipment and follow quality and safety standards
• Build trusted relationships with patients and clinic teams while representing Crosswalk Health with professionalism and compassion

You’ll Thrive at Crosswalk If You...

• Enjoy working independently and take ownership of your day
• Are dependable and reliable—patients, clinic partners, and teammates know they can count on you
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, providers, and coworkers
• Are adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable navigating change
• Enjoy learning new technology and continuously improving your skills
• Take pride in delivering exceptional patient experiences and high‑quality care

Qualifications

• Current CRT, RRT, CPFT, or RPFT credential
• Experience performing bedside spirometry or pulmonary function testing
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and safe albuterol administration
• Comfortable commuting to clinics throughout a region
• Available to work a flexible schedule
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Compensation

$245–300 per day paid biweekly; additional supplemental compensation may be available based on experience, tenure with Crosswalk Health, and region served.

A Little More About Us

Crosswalk Health is transforming pulmonary care by bringing high-quality, guideline-based spirometry directly into primary care clinics. Our technology-enabled model helps patients receive earlier diagnoses while making specialty respiratory care more accessible—especially in rural and underserved communities.

Since seeing our first patient in July 2025, we’ve grown rapidly. In just six months, our team performed more than 3,000 spirometry tests. Today, we’re proud to have a team of 60 respiratory therapists delivering care across 19 regions in 9 states, and we’ve helped nearly 10,000 patients access high‑quality pulmonary diagnostics.

As a fast-growing healthcare startup, we’re building more than a company—we’re building a new model for pulmonary care. Every member of our team has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as we continue to grow, innovate, and expand access to respiratory care across the country.

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